Campbell Scott: American film actor, director and screenwriter, winner of numerous awards

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American film actor, screenwriter, producer, director Campbell Scott (photos are presented on the page) was born in 1961, July 19, in New York. Father - George Scott - a famous film actor, mother - actress Colleen Dewhurst. In addition to Campbell, the family had four more children, three sisters and one brother. The future actor tried to imitate his father in everything, whose films he watched countless times on the home movie screen.

Career start

Campbell Scott made his film debut in 1986, appearing on the television series L. A. Laws. This was followed by minor roles in several low-budget films that went unnoticed at the box office. Only in 1991, Campbell Scott distinguished himself in the film "Die Young", where he played a dying young man with leukemia. For this role, the actor was nominated for the MTV Movie Awards, which he considered the most well-deserved award for the entire period of his work.

Two years later, Campbell Scott played the role of the English citizen Leonard, who organizedkilling the husband of his mistress. The film was a resounding success, despite the unanimous opinion of critics that it was not worth inviting an American actor to play the Englishman, and trusting the character of a phlegmatic German woman, whose temperament comes from everywhere.

In the movie "Mrs. Parker in a Vicious Circle" Campbell Scott played comedian Benchley Robert. Thanks to the character, the actor received a nomination for the "Spirit of Independence" award. Campbell also referred to this role as one of the most interesting and psychologically difficult in his career. A touch of some philosophicalness could be felt in every episode.

The work of the director

In 1996, Campbell Scott decided to try his hand at directing with his debut film, The Big Night. The first test turned out to be successful, and a few years later Scott took up the next adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet. The actor played the main role himself, and also acted as a director and producer.

In 2005, Campbell Scott, whose films attracted more and more moviegoers, played the role of prosecutor Thomas Eaton in the film The Six Demons of Emily Rose, which tells the story of a high-profile trial of a certain church minister who tried to exorcise the devil from the body young girl. As a result of the actions of the priest, the devil was expelled and the virgin died.

George Hibbert's role in 'Saint Ralph' wins Canadian Film Award nomination"Gini". The painting was created in 2004. In The Amazing Spider-Man, Scott played Richard Parker, the father of the protagonist.

Campbell Scott Filmography

During his career, the actor starred in more than fifty films and several TV series. Below is a select list of his films.

• "The New Spider-Man. Tension" (2014), the role of Richard Parker.
• "Bedtime" (2013), character Eugene.
• "Still mine" (2012), the role of Gary Fulton.
• "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2011), Richard Parker.
• "Hurricane Center" (2012), Bill Folsom.
• "Animals Distract" (2011), character Charles Darwin.
• "Remember Gonzo" (2010), Arthur Gilman.
• "Fight" (2010), Joe Tobin.
• "Handsome Harry" (2009), character David Kagan.
• "One Week" (2008), narrator role.
• "Phoebe and Wonderland" (2008), Davis Principal.
• "Out of sight" (2007), character Sloan Caseman.
• "The Six Demons of Emily Rose" (2005), Thomas Ethan.
• "Thoughts of Freedom" (2005), the role of Peter.
• "Favorite" (2005), the role of Paul's father.
• "Dying" (2005), character Geoffrey Tishop.
• "Saint Ralph" (2004), George Hibbert.
• "The Secrets of the Life of Dentists" (2002), David Harts.
• "Women's Favorite" (2001), character Roger Swenson.
• "Guardian Angel" (2001), Kevin.
• "Voices" (2000), John.
• "Martian Watch" (1999), Karel.
• "Know How to Spin" (1998), Ray's character.
• "The Impostors" (1998), the role of Meistrich.
• "Spanish Prisoner" (1997), character Joseph Ross.
• "Big Night" (1996), character Bob.
• "Day Travelers" (1995), Eddie Mazler.
• "Let Me Be" (1995), Gabriel Rodman.
• "Mrs. Parker in a vicious circle" (1994), character Robert Benchley.
• "Innocent" (1993), the role of Leonard.
• "The Loners" (1992), Steve Dunn.
• "Die Young" (1991), character Victor Geddis.
• "Under the sky" (1990), the role of George Tanner.
• "Close Friend" (1989), character Willie.
• "Five Corners" (1987), the role of a policeman.

Director's work

In addition to acting in films, Campbell Scott occasionally directs. He has five film projects to his credit, where he directed.

• "Big Night", filmed in 1996.
• "Company Retreat", film made in 2009.
• "Finale", a motion picture released in 2001.
• "Out of the Map", filmed in 2003.
• "Hamlet", created in 2000.

Awards and nominations

The actor was repeatedly nominatedfor various awards, in the asset he has several victories.

• Best New Director Award, presented by the Boston Film Critics Society in 1996 for Big Night.
• Nominated in the category "Best Actor" for the film "The Secrets of the Life of Dentists", 2001.
• Nomination "Best Actor", film "Martian Watch".
• "Best Role, Male" in the film "Women's Favorite".
• Spirit of Independence Award, Nominated for her role in Mrs. Parker in a Vicious Circle.
• Motion picture "Saint Ralph", "Best Supporting Actor", nomination.